Shoehorn (Verb)
Meaning
Fit for a specific purpose even when not well suited.
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- They shoehorned the play's extra subplots into the already crowded storyline.
- The teacher shoehorned the unrelated concepts into the syllabus without adequate explanation.
- He tried to shoehorn his bulky luggage into the packed car trunk but it wouldn't fit safely.
- Despite the difficulties the dancers managed to shoehorn the multiple step routines into their performance.
- Engineers had to shoehorn the oversized engine into the chassis of the small sports car.